Because of the federal government shutdown, BOEM's website is not being updated​ and the ​agency ​will​ not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. ​For more information please visit: www.doi.gov/shutdown

The Draft SEIS was published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2017. BOEM will hold public meetings in an open-house format to answer questions and gather comments. The public may attend these meetings any time between 4:00 p.m. CST and 7:00 p.m. CST, as follows:

Comments received in person and online will help BOEM and the cooperating agencies further refine the analysis of the draft SEIS for publication of the Final SEIS. Comments will be accepted until May 15, 2017.